How is the unit calibrated? Without calibration it's just measuring a sound level, but not dB SPL regardless scale used.
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Calibration To calibrate the meter, an external calibrator such as the Extech 407744 or the Extech 407766 is required in addition to a small screw-driver. 1. Turn the meter ON 2. Select the 80 to 110dB range 3. Select `A' weighting and `SLOW' response 4. Place the microphone into the calibrator. Set the calibrator to output a 1kHz sine wave @ 94dB 5. Adjust the calibration potentiometer for a display as close as possible to the calibrator's output
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Measured in any scientific way accepted by the audio engineering community, of which I am proudly a member, no. The only meaningful measure of an amplifier's output is R.M.S across its entire bandwidth at a given impedance. There's a useful article here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_power. The figure from the manual is useless, unscientific, and designed to deceive. No one would, for instance, listen to an audio source that was distorted by 10% across its total bandwidth, the only frequency measure that matters, for very long. Pyle also has serious q.c. issues. I had to repair mine right out of the box to get it to work. Measured in any scientific way accepted by the audio engineering community, of which I am proudly a member, no. The only meaningful measure of an amplifier's output is R.M.S across its entire bandwidth at a given impedance. There's a useful article here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_power. The figure from the manual is useless, unscientific, and designed to deceive. No one would, for instance, listen to an audio source that was distorted by 10% across its total bandwidth, the only frequency measure that matters, for very long. Pyle also has serious q.c. issues. I had to repair mine... » Read More Measured in any scientific way accepted by the audio engineering community, of which I am proudly a member, no. The only meaningful measure of an amplifier's output is R.M.S across its entire bandwidth at a given impedance. There's a useful article here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_power. The figure from the manual is useless, unscientific, and designed to deceive. No one would, for instance, listen to an audio source that was distorted by 10% across its total bandwidth, the only frequency measure that matters, for very long. Pyle also has serious q.c. issues. I had to repair mine right out of the box to get it to work. « Show Less
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Hey, I don't really recall. Seems like it was a +/- 3 decibels accuracy, but thats probably different than the certification. Hope it helps.
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In my case, I found the unit to be totally incapable of storing or transferring data despite clear claims it would do so on all platforms. Then, the instructions say it only runs on windows 7. The company, based in China, promised to fix it, but failed. It works ok for just measuring relative sound pressure, but it's about 10% off versus a calibrated instrument.
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I'm not aware of a calibration function to it. It's simply quite accurate out of the package.
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According to the User Manual, the scale can be calibrated. We have tried the feature, just for fun, and by using a 100 g. weight, it gets calibrated automatically. Simple to follow instructions.
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Which dB scale are the measurements you are seeking in? Since most sound measurements are unfortunately taken in the dB A weighted scale (even for automobiles) with 'eliminates' or 'removes' all sound frequencies below 500hz, as compare to dB C weighted scale which is essentially the same range as human hearing, from approx. 20 Hz to 20,000Hz. Since the "A" weighted scale removes so much of the possible audible spectrum, it's somewhat difficult to ascertain what the actual unit sounds like.
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It appears that calibration is not required on all of the scales. However, even trying to calibrate the scale still didn't work for me. I did like the fact that it had a bowl on top and the proposed functionality but I wasn't able to get that far.
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I don't think you can calibrate it. I haven't seen anything on the device or the app that lets you do it. Myself and 3 other people I know use it on a regular basis and have never had this issue. You might have a defective unit.
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I don't really know. What I can say is that the DBX eq is excellent. Setting the eq to +6db across the spectrum and then equalizing the volumes produced no audible difference in the sound between the the eq in and out of the circuit. The noise level is also inaudible. I highly recommend it and would buy it all over again knowing what i know now. Good luick on your purchase. HEHJr
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The meter increased with 10-15 db when I tryed it with Sound Meter, so yes I think so. But I can certainly recommend the Audio Tool app if you want a more accurate measurement. The microphone package includes a unique code that allows one to download a calibration file with which you can add to the app to make it more accurate.
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Continuous on mode. When switching it on, it continues to operate monitoring all sound levels and displaying the decibel numbers in constant change. There is a button that allows you to reveal what was the highest level of your sound reading. This is the loudest level during your test. To reset your test, just turn the device off and then on. If you have an absolute consistent db level, the readings (numbers) will hold and hover near the reading. Very useful tool, easy to use. I recommend it.
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Yamaha does not have Audessey calibration. Yamaha has developed their own method of room equalization called YPAO, which does the same thing, allows you to run thru a calibration program that will analyze room sound characteristics, speaker positions, and distance from listening position to calibrate the best audio in your room.
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This isn't the tool you want for just measuring volume. Get a Radio Shack Db meter for that.
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I found my set to be very balanced in sound. In my old unit, the bass distorted at high volume. This unit appears to balance the bass with the other sounds. Could your unit be defective?
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sounds like fully distorted 1 watt, sound, or about 60-75 dB A level with soundmeterabout 1 meter away.. it is loud enough for small group...in a room. you can reducelevel of built in distortion, by going lower in vol.
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You shouldnt have to calibrate it my jl wasnt calibrated it sounds great just hook it up and see how it sounds.